Local Statutory & USGAAP Accounting Lead

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The position is part of Finance Shared Service, Record to Report Operations organization, which is serving as a controllership function for affiliates and manufacturing plants in all countries, providing support in accounting, reporting and selected financial planning and analysis processes.The position is part of Finance Shared Service, Record to Report Operations organization, which is serving as a controllership function for affiliates and manufacturing plants in all countries, providing support in accounting, reporting and selected financial planning and analysis processes.

• Bachelor’s degree from Business Administration, Economics or relevant departments, Master’s Degree in accounting department would be an asset,
• Minimum 4-5 years of accounting experience in an international company (having experience in pharmaceutical industry is plus),
• Experience in managing full local statutory compliance process for Turkey,
• Professional proficiency of English,
• Having, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles knowledge,
• Having IFRSs application competences,
• ACCA/CPA/CIMA qualification or equivalent is a plus,
• Excellent communication and presentation skills,
• Strong computer and reporting skills, particular experience with Excel and SAP,
• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills,
• Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management,
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and at stakeholders’ side,
• Individual must be self-motivated with great follow-up skills and be able to work independently.

• Interpretation and roll out of local accounting policy/standards,
• Review month-end close and ensure compliance with local accounting standards as well as with policies,
• Preparation of annual Entity plan, Balance sheet and DSO plan (incl. update), Non-promo expenses plan, compare the Plan to actuals and partner with Affiliate finance team to provide commentary on variances, focusing on business drivers,
• Perform monthly monitoring and analysis of DSO (Days Sales Outstanding),
• Coordinate annual materials costing process,
• Provide Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partner with guidance for resolution of accounting issues,

Perform the USGAAP accounting close:

• Maintain US GAAP and local ledgers including the preparation and/or review of related journal entries and reconciliations,
• Drive and own the financial close process and calendar for Tukey Affiliate, including responsibility for execution of related SOX controls,
• Support financial and accounting analysis involving complex transactions including but not limited to general accounting, fixed assets, intercompany and financial reporting activities/transactions,
• Prepare and provide to Finance Director/s variance analysis between actual and planned/historical financial data,
• Provide accounting treatment in line with Group policies,
• Review and sign off on USGAAP Account reconciliations,
• Preparation of flash reports for USGAAP, incl. commentaries,
• Prepare and review management and statutory reports including quarterly Balance Sheet Review with required business-oriented commentaries.

Manage Local Statutory Reporting process:

• Preparation of the statutory filing in line with Local GAAP requirements, including all notes and disclosures,
• Reconciliation between local GAAP and US GAAP:  validating that all documents have been posted to local ledgers,
• Local GAAP Account reconciliations (including reconciliations with Treasury reports),
• Local GAAP impairment testing (including notably, investment in subsidiaries),
• Perform the local GAAP accounting close per year end,
• Direct liaison with any parties involved in the process including but not limited to: external auditors, actuaries, tax, treasury, legal, service providers,
• Coordinate all deliverables for external audit, liaison with external consultants, auditors, actuaries, etc.,
• Coordinate the statutory audit preparation and execution for assigned entity, act as the first point of contact for local audit team,
• Manage the Statutory calendar with external auditors, tax department and service providers,
• Support the process of local tax provision calculation and income tax return,
• Prepare tax miscellaneous filings and maintain record of all Regulatory Filings (e.g., central bank reports, statistical reporting),
• Interpretation and roll out of local accounting policy/standards,
• Coordinate the approval of the local GAAP statutory financial statements and filing towards the regulatory authorities,
• Constantly look for improvement opportunities and drive implementation (compliance, quality and process efficiency),
• Serve as the key contact relating to all Record to Report activities for Turkey Affiliate,
• Lead operational review meetings with Affiliate FD/ controller and other functions where appropriate and drive resolution of open items.

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